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  • Appendix I. SAMPLE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR’S INSTRUMENT PROFICIENCY CHECK CHECKLIST

    Required Instruments and Equipment (§ 91.205) ☐Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) (§ 91.207) ☐Aircraft Lights (§ 91.209) ☐Inoperative Instruments and Equipment (§ 91.213) ☐Altimeter and Pitot-Static System Tests (§ 91.411) ☐Air Traffic Control (ATC) Transponder Tests Suggested Flight Activities Note: Structure the flight portion ... back IFR cross-country (XC), with one leg focused on XC procedures (including missed approach and diversion procedures) and the other leg focused on airwork (aircraft control). Suggested activities include: AREA OF OPERATION ☐Preflight Preparation…

  • Appendix E. REGULATORY REVIEW GUIDE

    Hours (§ 91.409). ☐ Altimeter and Pitot Static System (§ 91.411). ☐ Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Check (§ 91.171). ☐ Transponder (§ 91.413). ☐ ELT (§ 91.207). Appendix E ☐ Markings (AIM chapter 2, section 3). ☐ Operations (AIM chapter 4, section 3; §§ 91.125 and 91.126). ☐ Traffic Patterns ... Clearances (AIM chapter 4, section 4). ☐ Procedures (AIM chapter 5). ☐ Meteorology (AIM chapter 7, section 1). ☐ Wake Turbulence (AIM chapter 7, section 3). ☐ Personal Minimums Worksheet. ☐ Risk Management (RM) (3-P model). ☐ Practical Test Standards (PTS)/Airman Certification Standards…

  • Chapter 6. Emergency Procedures › Section 2. Emergency Services Available to Pilots › 6-2-4. Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

    than three audible sweeps. If the antenna is removable, a dummy load should be substituted during test procedures. (b) Digital 406 MHz ELTs should only be tested in accordance with the unit’s manufacturer’s instructions. (c) Airborne tests…